Magnetic flip operable bib

ABSTRACT

A magnetic flip operable bib includes a chest cover having an absorbent layer sandwiched between first and second outer layers, and at least one magnet embedded attached between said first and second outer layers, and a tab extending from said chest cover, said tab including at least one magnet embedded within said tab, wherein said at least one chest cover magnet couples with said at least one tab magnet when said tag is folded over the front of a shirt.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to strapless bibs.

BACKGROUND

It is known that bibs have long been commercially available. Such bibsare generally created by means of straps that wrap around ones neck,securing by means of tying, VELCRO® or snapping. These bibs for childrenand the elderly can only stay in place due to the straps that encirclethe individuals' neck line. The nuisance of the straps rubbing,chaffing, or tightening around the neck encumbers the wearer of thebibs. Bibs with straps create significant safety risk from strangulationif the bib catches on an object. For some adults, as well, an absorbentbib has become a necessity due to physical disabilities. A more discretedesign, without straps, would allow them the dignity they deserve.Having ties around ones neck is an obvious indicator that the individualis indeed wearing a bib.

Thus, it would be desirable to have a bib which has the followingcombination of desirable features: (1) machine washable when used withmild detergent; (2) able to attach a bib to any outfit without having tofuss with snaps or straps; (3) no rubbing or chafing of your littleone's neck; easy to clean, just wipe and go; (4) catches drool, fluidsand food with ease; (5) storage is simplified by placing the bib withthe magnetic securing mechanism onto most metal appliances, such as arefrigerator or other metal surfaces that are favorable to the magnetspolarity; (6) the user can continue their regular activities such aseating or playing without the bib falling off due to the gravitationalpull of the magnets, or other securing mechanism as described above; (7)inserts with a flap, by tucking the flap into the individuals clothing(a shirt or “onesy”) at the neckline covering the neckline to deflectany fluid or food that may fall onto the body of the bib; and, (8) maybe double sided to be reversible with one side being of absorbentmaterial and the other water resistant and easily wiped clean.

SUMMARY AND ADVANTAGES

Applicant provides a magnetic flip operable bib include a chest coverhaving an absorbent layer sandwiched between first and second outerlayers, and at least one magnet embedded attached between said first andsecond outer layers, and a tab extending from said chest cover, said tabincluding at least one magnet embedded within said tab; wherein said atleast one chest cover magnet couples with said at least one tab magnetwhen said tag is folded over the front of a shirt. A bib wherein atleast one of said outer layers is made from a waterproof wipe offmaterial. A bib wherein said outer layer made from a waterproof wipe offlayer includes a catch pocket. A bib wherein at least one of said outerlayers is made from a cloth material. A bib wherein said tab has alength at least one half the diameter of said chest cover, said tabincludes first and second magnets placed spaced apart along the lengthof the tab, and said chest cover includes third and fourth magnetsplaced spaced apart in said chest cover corresponding to said first andsecond magnets respectively. A bib includes a chest cover having anabsorbent layer sandwiched between first and second outer layers andhaving a tab extending therefrom, a first magnet embedded in said tab,and a second magnet embedded in said chest cover, wherein said bib isconnectable to a shirt by placing said shirt between said first andsecond opposing magnets. A bib includes a chest cover, said chest coverincluding first and second outer layers, an absorbent layer sandwichedbetween said first and second outer layers, and first and secondspaced-apart magnets embedded in said chest cover and disposedlengthwise along said chest cover, an elongated tab extending from saidchest cover, said tab having a length at least half the diameter of saidchest cover, said tab further including third and fourth magnets spacedapart from each other and corresponding to said first and second chestcover magnets, wherein said first and second magnets align with andmagnetically couple to said third and fourth magnets when said bib isattached over a shirt front. A bib sized for an infant. A bib sized fora toddler. A bib sized for an adult.

The magnetic flip operable bib of the present invention presentsnumerous advantages, including: (1) machine washable when used with milddetergent; (2) able to attach a bib to any outfit without having to fusswith snaps or straps; (3) no rubbing or chafing of your little one'sneck; easy to clean, just wipe and go; (4) catches drool, fluids andfood with ease; (5) storage is simplified by placing the bib with themagnetic securing mechanism onto most metal appliances, such as arefrigerator or other metal surfaces that are favorable to the magnetspolarity; (6) the user can continue their regular activities such aseating or playing without the bib falling off due to the gravitationalpull of the magnets, or other securing mechanism as described above; (7)inserts with a flap, by tucking the flap into the individuals clothing(a shirt or “onesy”) at the neckline covering the neckline to deflectany fluid or food that may fall onto the body of the bib; and, (8) maybe double sided to be reversible with one side being of absorbentmaterial and the other water resistant and easily wiped clean.

Additional advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in thedescription which follows, and in part will be obvious from thedescription, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Theadvantages of the invention may be realized and attained by means of theinstrumentalities and combinations particularly pointed out in theappended claims. Further benefits and advantages of the embodiments ofthe invention will become apparent from consideration of the followingdetailed description given with reference to the accompanying drawings,which specify and show preferred embodiments of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated into and constitute apart of this specification, illustrate one or more embodiments of thepresent invention and, together with the detailed description, serve toexplain the principles and implementations of the invention.

FIG. 1 is a front view of an embodiment of a magnetic flip operable bib.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a second embodiment of a magnetic flipoperable bib.

FIG. 3 is a front view of a third embodiment of a magnetic flip operablebib.

FIG. 4 is a front, back, and side view of the embodiment of FIG. 3 inuse.

FIG. 5 is a perspective front view of the embodiment of FIG. 3 in use.

REFERENCE NUMBERS USED IN DRAWINGS

Turning now descriptively to the drawings, in which similar referencecharacters denote similar elements throughout the several views, thefigures illustrate the magnetic flip operable bib of the presentinvention. With regard to the reference numerals used, the followingnumbering is used throughout the various drawing figures:

10 A first embodiment of a magnetic flip operable bib

16 Tab of first embodiment

18 Chest covering of the first embodiment

20 First magnet of first embodiment

22 Second magnet of first embodiment

100 A second embodiment of a magnetic flip operable bib

102 Tab of second embodiment

108 Chest covering of second embodiment

110 First magnet of second embodiment

112 Second magnet of second embodiment

114 Catch pocket of second embodiment

200 A third embodiment of a magnetic flip operable bib

202 Chest covering of embodiment three

204 Tab of the third embodiment

206 Front side of chest covering of the third embodiment

208 Rear side of chest covering of the third embodiment

210 First magnet of the third embodiment

212 Second magnet of the third embodiment

214 Third magnet of the third embodiment

216 Fourth magnet of the third embodiment

C Collar

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Before beginning a detailed description of the subject invention,mention of the following is in order. When appropriate, like referencematerials and characters are used to designate identical, corresponding,or similar components in differing figure drawings. The figure drawingsassociated with this disclosure typically are not drawn with dimensionalaccuracy to scale, i.e., such drawings have been drafted with a focus onclarity of viewing and understanding rather than dimensional accuracy.

In the interest of clarity, not all of the routine features of theimplementations described herein are shown and described. It will, ofcourse, be appreciated that in the development of any such actualimplementation, numerous implementation-specific decisions must be madein order to achieve the developer's specific goals, such as compliancewith application- and business-related constraints, and that thesespecific goals will vary from one implementation to another and from onedeveloper to another. Moreover, it will be appreciated that such adevelopment effort might be complex and time-consuming, but wouldnevertheless be a routine undertaking of engineering for those ofordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure.

In the interest of brevity, the term “shirt” refers generally to anytorso outer covering, such as a shirt, blouse, tunic, the upper portionof a one-piece coverall (commonly referred to as a “onesy”), jacket, orequivalent clothing. A shirt is defined to have at least a front and aback.

Applicant provides a magnetic flip operable bib include a chest coverhaving an absorbent layer sandwiched between first and second outerlayers, and at least one magnet embedded attached between said first andsecond outer layers, and a tab extending from said chest cover, said tabincluding at least one magnet embedded within said tab, wherein said atleast one chest cover magnet couples with said at least one tab magnetwhen said tag is folded over the front of a shirt. A bib wherein atleast one of said outer layers is made from a waterproof wipe offmaterial. A bib wherein said outer layer made from a waterproof wipe offlayer includes a catch pocket. A bib wherein at least one of said outerlayers is made from a cloth material. A bib wherein said tab has alength at least one half the diameter of said chest cover, said tabincludes first and second magnets placed spaced apart along the lengthof the tab, and said chest cover includes third and fourth magnetsplaced spaced apart in said chest cover corresponding to said first andsecond magnets respectively. A bib includes a chest cover having anabsorbent layer sandwiched between first and second outer layers andhaving a tab extending therefrom, a first magnet embedded in said tab,and a second magnet embedded in said chest cover, wherein, said bib isconnectable to a shirt by placing said shirt between said first andsecond opposing magnets. A bib includes a chest cover, said chest coverincluding first and second outer layers, an absorbent layer sandwichedbetween said first and second outer layers, and first and secondspaced-apart magnets embedded in said chest cover and disposedlengthwise along said chest cover, an elongated tab extending from saidchest cover, said tab having a length at least half the diameter of saidchest cover, said tab further including third and fourth magnets spacedapart from each other and corresponding to said first and second chestcover magnets, wherein said first and second magnets align with andmagnetically couple to said third and fourth magnets when said bib isattached over a shirt front. A bib sized for an infant. A bib sized fora toddler. A bib sized for an adult.

As shown in FIG. 1, an embodiment of a magnet flip operable bib 10 isprovided, having a tab 16, a chest covering 18, and opposing first andsecond magnets 20, 22, respectively.

Referring to FIG. 2, a second embodiment of a magnetic flip operable bib100 is provided, having a tab 102, a chest covering 108, the chestcovering having a catch pocket 114, and opposing first and secondmagnets, 110, 112, respectively.

Referring to FIGS. 3, 4, and 5, a preferred, third embodiment of amagnetic flip operable bib 200, is provided, having an elongated tab204, a chest covering 202, and first and second magnets, 210, 212 in thetab 204, opposing third and fourth magnets 214, 216 in the chestcovering 202. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, elongated tab 204 folds over acollar C with the chest covering 202 on the front of the outer coveringwith the tab 204 on the inside of the covering, and first and secondmagnets, 210, 212, magnetically attach through the collar C to secondand third magnets, 214, 216, bringing the bib flush against the outercovering of the user. Preferably, the tab 204 folds over at the pointwhich it meets the chest covering 202.

Preferably, inside of chest covering, reference number 206 in the thirdembodiment, is cloth or other soft fabric while outside of chestcovering, reference number 208 in the third embodiment, is an easy wipesurface such as suede leather. Preferably the chest covering and tab ismade as a triple layer with the outside, 208 in the third embodiment, aneasy wipe surface such as suede leather, and the inside 206 in the thirdembodiment, a cloth, sandwiching an absorbent layer (not shown).Absorbent layer can be rubberized flannel, which absorbs but does notsoak through, or other suitable absorbent material known to those ofskill in the art.

The magnets are rare earth magnets because of the pull force as well astheir healing properties. The magnets are sown into place, preferably ina stitched pouch created by sandwiching the magnets between theabsorbent middle layer and the outside covering. The magnets are sewninto place with their polarity oriented such that opposing magnetsattract rather than repulse. Preferably, the magnets are approximately2000 gauss and rubber or plastic encased.

Those skilled in the art will recognize that numerous modifications andchanges may be made to the preferred embodiment without departing fromthe scope of the claimed invention. It will, of course, be understoodthat modifications of the invention, in its various aspects, will beapparent to those skilled in the art, some being apparent only afterstudy, others being matters of routine mechanical, chemical andelectronic design. No single feature, function or property of thepreferred embodiment is essential. Other embodiments are possible, theirspecific designs depending upon the particular application. As such, thescope of the invention should not be limited by the particularembodiments herein described but should be defined only by the appendedclaims and equivalents thereof.

1. A bib, comprising: a chest cover having an absorbent layer sandwichedbetween first and second outer layers, and at least one magnet embeddedattached between said first and second outer layers; and a tab extendingfrom said chest cover, said tab including at least one magnet embeddedwithin said tab; wherein said at least one chest cover magnet coupleswith said at least one tab magnet when said tag is folded over the frontof a shirt.
 2. The bib of claim 1, wherein at least one of said outerlayers is made from a waterproof wipe off material.
 3. The bib of claims2, wherein said outer layer made from a waterproof wipe off layerincludes a catch pocket.
 4. The bib of claim 1, wherein at least one ofsaid outer layers is made from a cloth material.
 5. The bib of claim 2,wherein said bib is sized according to type of user where the user isselected from infant, toddler, or adult.
 6. The bib of claim 2, whereinsaid tab has a length at least one half the diameter of said chestcover; said tab includes first and second magnets placed spaced apartalong the length of the tab; and said chest cover includes third andfourth magnets placed spaced apart in said chest cover corresponding tosaid first and second magnets respectively.
 7. The bib of claim 6,wherein said bib is sized according to type of user where the user isselected from infant, toddler, or adult.
 8. A bib, comprising: a chestcover including an absorbent layer sandwiched between first and secondouter layers and having a tab extending therefrom; a first magnetembedded in said tab; and a second magnet embedded in said chest cover;wherein, said bib is connectable to a shirt by placing said shirtbetween said first and second opposing magnets.
 9. The bib of claim 8,wherein at least one of said outer layers is a waterproof wipe offlayer.
 10. The bib of claims 9, wherein said waterproof wipe off layerincludes a catch pocket.
 11. The bib of claim 8, wherein one of saidouter layers is a cloth layer.
 12. The bib of claim 9, wherein said bibis sized according to type of user where the user is selected frominfant, toddler, or adult.
 13. A bib, comprising: a chest cover, saidchest cover including first and second outer layers, an absorbent layersandwiched between said first and second outer layers, and first andsecond spaced-apart magnets embedded in said chest cover and disposedlengthwise along said chest cover; and an elongated tab extending fromsaid chest cover, said tab having a length at least half the diameter ofsaid chest cover, said tab further including third and fourth magnetsspaced apart from each other and corresponding to said first and secondchest cover magnets; wherein, said first and second magnets align withand magnetically couple to said third and fourth magnets when said bibis attached over a shirt front.
 14. The bib of claim 13, wherein one ofsaid outer layers is a waterproof easy wipe off layer.
 15. The bib ofclaims 14, wherein waterproof wipe off layer includes a catch pocket.16. The bib of claim 13, wherein one of said outer layers is a clothlayer.
 17. The bib of claim 14, wherein said bib is sized according totype of user where the user is selected from infant, toddler, or adult.